Description: The group will have a tour of the plant of Simpson Strong-Tie Company and be provided an overview of the company and its building products.

Bio: Alan Hanson has been with Simpson Strong-Tie since 1994 and is currently the Training Manager for the Southwest Division. He schedules both onsite workshops at the Riverside facility and offsite events throughout the territory while providing training for new salespeople. Alan is also the Southwest Division Outreach Coordinator, acting as the point person for various agencies and trade associations throughout the region. He was previously a Sales Manager, a branch Multi-Family Specialist and the Senior Sales Representative handling the north Los Angeles, Central Coast and Kern County. Alan is a member of various chapters of SEAOC, BIA, HBA, ICC and other trade associations.